LANSING, MI -- Arson is to blame for a blaze that burned through a Lansing church last month, according to the city's fire department.

MLive Lansing media affiliate WLNS reports the fire on Aug. 31 at New Testament Assemblies Church in the 100 block of Astor Avenue was intentionally set. Lansing Fire Marshal Brad Drury said authorities have identified a suspect.

The fire started in the back of the building, charring through much of the church and causing extensive damage. No one was inside or injured in the incident.

The Lansing Fire Department is working with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives on the case, according to WLNS.